Russia shields nuclear submarines with anti-drone nets 7,400 km from Ukraine
Anti-drone nets on nuclear submarines in Kamchatka. What Russia is trying to hide? (photo: t.me/ssternenko)
Russia is protecting nuclear submarines with anti-drone nets even in Kamchatka — 7,400 km from Ukraine, Ukraine's Defense Ministry adviser Serhii Sternenko reports.
What was seen in satellite images
Satellite images of Rybachiy naval base on the Kamchatka Peninsula recorded anti-drone nets over at least two nuclear submarines. These are Borei and Borei-A class submarines.
This base is the main basing site for nuclear submarines of Russia's Pacific Fleet. From there, submarines depart for long combat patrols in the Pacific Ocean.
What these submarines carry
Each Borei and Borei-A class submarine is armed with 16 RSM-56 Bulava intercontinental ballistic missiles. Base also hosts submarines carrying cruise missiles.
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